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Co-digestion of faecal matter with kitchen waste using black soldier fly process performance evaluation
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The need for innovative resource-based technology in faecal management has led to the adoption of black soldier fly (BSF) technology in faecal treatment. Faecal matter processing through BSF technology offers a promising ... -
Determinants affecting menstrual hygiene management among adolescent school girls in Chuka sub county in Tharaka Nithi county,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Menstrual hygiene management remains a major challenge in developing countries and is sometimes unaddressed in public places such as schools. Although menstruation is an important part of adolescent girls’ lives, if ... -
Determinants of sanitation practices in rural settlements of Tigania East Sub-County, Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Kenya has a mean rate of 23.5% open defecation. In Meru County, inadequate sanitation causes financial loss and high rates of diarrheal diseases, especially among children. Poor sanitation costs the Meru County government ... -
Evaluation of Antimicrobial susceptibility of Escherichia Coli and Salmonella Spp.isolated from contaminated areas of Majengo slum in Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The aim of this study was to evaluate antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. in Majengo slum that have emerged due to poor sanitation implementation. Multidrug resistance of E. coli ... -
Exploring the input of pharmaceutical waste management disposal in sanitation service chain:A case study of Nkubu town,Meru,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Pharmaceutical Waste Management (PWM) has emerged as a serious issue, with both health concerns and environmental damage. The study assessed the availability of infrastructures that supports sound pharmaceutical waste ... -
Faecal exposure pathways in a nomadic lifestyle: a case study of Tubrbi ward of Marsabit County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Faecal exposure pathways are transmission routes where pathogens in faecal particles pass from one person to the mouth of another. Lack of adequate sanitation leading to open defecation and poor hygiene, are main causes ... -
Strategies for community toilet management on promotion of public hygiene in slums within municipality ward of Meru,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Access to adequate sanitation and improved hygiene is essential in ensuring prevention of diarrheal diseases in slums. However, despite numerous efforts to upscale sanitation systems in informal settlements, public hygiene ... -
Tracking the flow of excreta across the sanitation service chain in Nkubu town using a shift flow diagram
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Inadequate access to improved sanitation remains a huge factor contributing to increased mortality and morbidity rates, especially among children. Despite the growth in economy and recognition of sanitation as a basic human ...